Around the North

Building repairs and alterations, and institutional construction, have fuelled Sault Ste. Marie’s construction activity over the first half of this year. A recent construction summary reveals $22.

Algoma Steel's board of directors are short-listing candidates in the selection of a new president and chief executive officer for the Sault Ste. Marie steelmaker.

Sudbury’s jobless rate fell for the third month in a row. Statistics Canada reported a drop in June to 9.2 per cent compared to 10 per cent in May. Oshawa and Sudbury were the only cities reporting a decline in the unemployment rate.

Representatives from Ontario's aerospace sector landed in England earlier this week in search of European investment and networking opportunities.

With sagging ridership and diminishing operating funds, regular schedule direct air service connecting Elliot Lake and Manitoulin Island to Toronto will end Aug. 2.

Cleaner and clearer air is on the agenda for Weyerhaeuser's Dryden operations. The company recently held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of $220-million upgrades at the Dryden pulp and paper mill.

The Elliot Lake area is another step closer to becoming a world-class all-terrain vehicle (ATV) destination for tourists thanks to an Ontario government investment of $105,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp.

Despite the turmoil of doom and gloom, the future for recovery in the financial markets, particularly in the major cities, is still intact. However, another economist argues times may be worsening for Canada.

Kenora city managers are huddling with consultants this month to map out a long-term plan of action to produce jobs and diversify the community's economy.

Industrial Wood and Allied Workers of Canada Local 2693 members are in favour of striking at two area sawmills in Sapawe, Ont.